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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 14, 2000
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5
p.m. Thursday, September 14, 2000, in the Community Room in the Municipal
Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin presided with Bruce Metzger, Robin Henry
and City Attorney Bob Bever present. The following business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Henry moved to approve the minutes for September 7, 2000, second by Metzger
and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
There were no claims for payment.
REQUESTS
A. Lt. Paul Phillips, who stated that the Traffic Division of the Richmond
Police Department recommended approval, presented a request for
handicap parking by Kathy Havens at 224 North 17th Street. Metzger
moved to approve the request, second by Henry and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
B. Goodwin presented a request for street access /curb cut for a new
modular home at 812 North 20th Street. Henry moved to approve with
the following conditions; the home is properly landscaped and the site
is suitable for living when the project is completed, second by Metzger
and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
PRESENTATION
A. Police Chief Bill Shake introduced the program Volunteers in Policing.
He explained that at the present time they have 8 volunteers who have
been trained in traffic control, media relations how to get along with
people, the use of force and various other activities that would not
place them in a hostile position. Four (4) of the volunteers, Diane
Whitehead, Jim Winget, Dick Miller and Ron Baker, were introduced to
the board. Metzger moved to approve the program, second by Henry
and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BOW Minutes Cont'd
September 14, 2000
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BID AWARD
A. Goodwin read a letter from Vicki Stevens, Purchasing Director
concerning bids on salt for the highways. Being the lowest responsible
bidder out of the three received, Morton Salt International of Chicago,
IL at $35.60/ton, was awarded the bid on a motion by Metzger, second
by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
AGREEMENTS
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A. Bever introduced the contract between the Police Department and the
City of Richmond. This contract is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
B. Henry introduced the contract between Amalgamated Transit Local
Union No. 1474 and the City of Richmond. This contract is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed,
and carried on a voice vote, the meeting was adjourned.
Robert Goodwin, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Myra Miller, Deputy Clerk